tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64972911995623689942017-09-25T15:13:45.614-07:00The filofax This blog will share with you the features and benefits, of the filofax organisers in my collection. I shall also add new model reviews, provide ideas for useful page inserts and occasionally look at other systems from brands such as Time Manager, Franklin Covey, DayRunner, DayTimer, IPPS, The Bridge, CROSS, &amp; faxifile.DARREN ROUNCEnoreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497291199562368994.post-91376593263400566592017-09-25T15:13:00.001-07:002017-09-25T15:13:45.653-07:00Filofax Heritage has arrived <p dir="ltr">Just received from filofax direct and first impressions are great.<br>More to come once I have used it for a week or two. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lueSKY9RR0w/Wcl_lt3G7kI/AAAAAAAAASc/eUHzuEkuqJsnE46qlMkwghAd9fnKRQ7jgCHMYCw/s1600/IMG_20170925_230837.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lueSKY9RR0w/Wcl_lt3G7kI/AAAAAAAAASc/eUHzuEkuqJsnE46qlMkwghAd9fnKRQ7jgCHMYCw/s640/IMG_20170925_230837.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9zBfr0pYQMk/Wcl_mMe_hhI/AAAAAAAAASg/LpkzmRxoiqYiqpv1IxorSQNNLMsRzuXOwCHMYCw/s1600/IMG_20170925_230903.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9zBfr0pYQMk/Wcl_mMe_hhI/AAAAAAAAASg/LpkzmRxoiqYiqpv1IxorSQNNLMsRzuXOwCHMYCw/s640/IMG_20170925_230903.jpg"> </a> </div>DARREN ROUNCEhttps://plus.google.com/106904530011448893519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497291199562368994.post-65929237034928044882017-09-20T07:04:00.001-07:002017-09-20T07:04:00.533-07:00Filofax refill pages<p dir="ltr">The pages I cannot do without are the Month on two pages, for my personal size filofax. I can write where I plan to be, any events such as birthdays, holidays, meetings, and appointments etc. So I use it for planning and for reminders. </p><p dir="ltr">I have been asked many times as to where I obtained these pages, however I designed and produced them myself. The month <u>is</u> over two pages, but also in&nbsp; between each month there is a single page, to log any key notes from the month, plus a page to log notes or reminders etc for "The month ahead". I have pictured them below and will happily make some for others whom like them. I will list them upon ebay and my eBay name is "faxifile", where you will see several different designs as well as any binders from my collection that I am clearing out. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-li2emraKqyE/WcJ1S4TVHpI/AAAAAAAAAR8/M-piHCX6LUAByDsSCtEDz5pbDCJtTumAgCHMYCw/s1600/IMG_20170912_140348.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-li2emraKqyE/WcJ1S4TVHpI/AAAAAAAAAR8/M-piHCX6LUAByDsSCtEDz5pbDCJtTumAgCHMYCw/s640/IMG_20170912_140348.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YNiuWzvRa-w/WcJ1T7DsnVI/AAAAAAAAASA/hUcL0nnch2UWuTjzjM-dcerJDmfFVQiZwCHMYCw/s1600/1505914739846.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YNiuWzvRa-w/WcJ1T7DsnVI/AAAAAAAAASA/hUcL0nnch2UWuTjzjM-dcerJDmfFVQiZwCHMYCw/s640/1505914739846.jpg"> </a> </div>DARREN ROUNCEhttps://plus.google.com/106904530011448893519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497291199562368994.post-18049116817122399042017-08-26T01:49:00.001-07:002017-08-26T01:53:40.703-07:00Filofax Domino pen loop repair<p dir="ltr">Does your filofax Domino or Belle have a torn or worn out pen loop? If so a quick and easy method to repair these is to do what I have done to the pictured filofax pocket Belle below.&nbsp; <br>Cut off the pen loop with scissors, this should reveal a slot in the material, use the scissors to cut an opening in the slot, this will then create an opening accessible from behind the pocket/sleeve. Put a flex pen holder into the sleeve and poke the elastic loop through the hole created. Mark and cut any card from the pen holder that sits past the inside pocket /sleeve. <br>The Belle filofax below now has a working pen loop. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hALzKOhAhj8/WaE2Er0srgI/AAAAAAAAARM/b2R6QNSPdMkLvVv9iJJtJAaHXXUrQunvgCHMYCw/s1600/IMG_20170825_222443.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hALzKOhAhj8/WaE2Er0srgI/AAAAAAAAARM/b2R6QNSPdMkLvVv9iJJtJAaHXXUrQunvgCHMYCw/s640/IMG_20170825_222443.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2sNlp04xNBY/WaE2FSUMNjI/AAAAAAAAARQ/HZkGg5NeBWcxvDvJwV_Mj3j5u-o-Z3LTgCHMYCw/s1600/IMG_20170825_222338.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2sNlp04xNBY/WaE2FSUMNjI/AAAAAAAAARQ/HZkGg5NeBWcxvDvJwV_Mj3j5u-o-Z3LTgCHMYCw/s640/IMG_20170825_222338.jpg"> </a> </div>DARREN ROUNCEhttps://plus.google.com/106904530011448893519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497291199562368994.post-73195958756058376742017-08-18T11:18:00.001-07:002017-08-20T15:34:04.124-07:00All blue filofax personal... Or are they<p dir="ltr">My favourite colour is blue, so naturally a filofax in this colour is going to appeal, especially when there are so many wonderful shades of blue. <br>I have put together some blue personal size filofax from my collection and pictured them below. There is a Navy Cavendish, Teal Cross, Electric blue Finsbury, ink Cuban, Pale blue Cross and a Navy Soho. <br>I know what you are thinking, that Finsbury is purple and yes you are correct, however filofax named it "Electric Blue". </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4Uq4RnB4Yv8/WZcvghFW1nI/AAAAAAAAAQo/r45wmK0KMhsczZMSBIuc_GfPjxZPkA7KACHMYCw/s1600/IMG_20170818_185058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4Uq4RnB4Yv8/WZcvghFW1nI/AAAAAAAAAQo/r45wmK0KMhsczZMSBIuc_GfPjxZPkA7KACHMYCw/s640/IMG_20170818_185058.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i81M2fKztmg/WZcvhO9VjiI/AAAAAAAAAQs/QDupyicv7qIXhJ2uUETbhP_fdx5cTsqYQCHMYCw/s1600/IMG_20170818_185237.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i81M2fKztmg/WZcvhO9VjiI/AAAAAAAAAQs/QDupyicv7qIXhJ2uUETbhP_fdx5cTsqYQCHMYCw/s640/IMG_20170818_185237.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4VApPUw90iw/WZcvh3ALJQI/AAAAAAAAAQw/BD_pmR2m04cshxKjASClCptiZ-MMKh7JgCHMYCw/s1600/IMG_20170818_185341.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4VApPUw90iw/WZcvh3ALJQI/AAAAAAAAAQw/BD_pmR2m04cshxKjASClCptiZ-MMKh7JgCHMYCw/s640/IMG_20170818_185341.jpg"> </a> </div>DARREN ROUNCEhttps://plus.google.com/106904530011448893519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497291199562368994.post-63555800095223656862017-07-23T02:29:00.001-07:002017-07-23T02:38:08.852-07:00Filofax Cuban affair <p dir="ltr">I beieve that the filofax Cuban, is one of the most tactile organisers I have owned. The obvious padding, silky&nbsp; smooth Italian leather and the rich colours equal a luxurious combination.</p><p dir="ltr">The Cuban was available in most sizes also zipped or strap closure in Personal &amp; A5. A range of colours that included black, saddle brown, chili and ink, so there was a model for almost everyone.</p><p dir="ltr">This model wears well and does after some use fold almost flat, though I did give my chili some good old bending and manipulation before starting to use. </p><p dir="ltr">Some may note that my Chili Cuban is not as it's original colour and this is because I have died the exterior to tone down the brightness (I could not get hold of an Ink version at the time). It is now more of a maroon on the outside, however I left the interior as it was. This was done as I just felt that I wanted to make it a teeny bit more masculine (my opinion only) and I was pleased with the results as the contrasts are great.&nbsp;<br></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-khZFZxTVLM8/WXRsUeY95RI/AAAAAAAAAPk/v9pl1AL7tD0MkYlJMEOgBnNlf1_j3UCugCHMYCw/s1600/20170723_094429.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-khZFZxTVLM8/WXRsUeY95RI/AAAAAAAAAPk/v9pl1AL7tD0MkYlJMEOgBnNlf1_j3UCugCHMYCw/s640/20170723_094429.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LKv-3aXky94/WXRsVXhtQQI/AAAAAAAAAPo/u4uVBCxx-1EcHyI7v8akWS171GYNj4T0QCHMYCw/s1600/20170723_094452.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LKv-3aXky94/WXRsVXhtQQI/AAAAAAAAAPo/u4uVBCxx-1EcHyI7v8akWS171GYNj4T0QCHMYCw/s640/20170723_094452.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QExHXWzd3XU/WXRsWWb9wnI/AAAAAAAAAPs/V5aqJJL__qsXRiFzXZGCP4tdDCyT4X6QgCHMYCw/s1600/20170723_094521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QExHXWzd3XU/WXRsWWb9wnI/AAAAAAAAAPs/V5aqJJL__qsXRiFzXZGCP4tdDCyT4X6QgCHMYCw/s640/20170723_094521.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aYNwHQvae7A/WXRsXK3jlNI/AAAAAAAAAPw/7UYBVd1dkdIND_mDgqASG5A825Ug_09VgCHMYCw/s1600/20170723_094756.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aYNwHQvae7A/WXRsXK3jlNI/AAAAAAAAAPw/7UYBVd1dkdIND_mDgqASG5A825Ug_09VgCHMYCw/s640/20170723_094756.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AwBCvay0774/WXRsX_tOV-I/AAAAAAAAAP0/Pps0UYRFew8f3I2iVQpkeuNg6_1x4kCpgCHMYCw/s1600/20170723_094714_001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AwBCvay0774/WXRsX_tOV-I/AAAAAAAAAP0/Pps0UYRFew8f3I2iVQpkeuNg6_1x4kCpgCHMYCw/s640/20170723_094714_001.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YXLFZEihhrk/WXRsZRh1oaI/AAAAAAAAAP4/2vRCJr9sHZknRroK1_-p3jH6vZNjYqC8QCHMYCw/s1600/20170723_094636.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YXLFZEihhrk/WXRsZRh1oaI/AAAAAAAAAP4/2vRCJr9sHZknRroK1_-p3jH6vZNjYqC8QCHMYCw/s640/20170723_094636.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T04RCeA_Q6U/WXRsaC1Z1tI/AAAAAAAAAP8/G9-NbsTyu-cM2bJlQ9BC6Jfq5Q6mAhQCQCHMYCw/s1600/20170723_094602.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T04RCeA_Q6U/WXRsaC1Z1tI/AAAAAAAAAP8/G9-NbsTyu-cM2bJlQ9BC6Jfq5Q6mAhQCQCHMYCw/s640/20170723_094602.jpg"> </a> </div>DARREN ROUNCEhttps://plus.google.com/106904530011448893519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497291199562368994.post-64428387698734497082017-07-15T08:54:00.001-07:002017-07-15T08:54:27.556-07:00Filofax Hamilton Zip personal<p dir="ltr">I came across this this afternoon in the box of many I have yet to use. It's a very practical organiser the Hamilton Zip and the leather is stunning. Still has all the original papers and the 2001 diary within.<br>I would have to slim the contents from my current Malden, as I suspect that it won't hold quite as much, therefore it may go back in the box.<br>Just thought I would post this as I have not come across this model too often.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bi2JX0CTPFM/WWo6rGBb_MI/AAAAAAAAAPA/MQ4zb19xYeQ9BRNlS3siw_yjKuZwN58gACHMYCw/s1600/1500133759506.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bi2JX0CTPFM/WWo6rGBb_MI/AAAAAAAAAPA/MQ4zb19xYeQ9BRNlS3siw_yjKuZwN58gACHMYCw/s640/1500133759506.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wg90Lg4v8AQ/WWo6smM_4kI/AAAAAAAAAPE/ypAhXFG0rhIn1Vy9ZOuwZRid066IBbNfwCHMYCw/s1600/1500133829403.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wg90Lg4v8AQ/WWo6smM_4kI/AAAAAAAAAPE/ypAhXFG0rhIn1Vy9ZOuwZRid066IBbNfwCHMYCw/s640/1500133829403.jpg"> </a> </div>DARREN ROUNCEhttps://plus.google.com/106904530011448893519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497291199562368994.post-28469265400164632152017-07-15T02:00:00.001-07:002017-07-15T02:01:36.113-07:00Extra pen into a Malden<p dir="ltr">The photograph of my filofax Malden with a laminated flyleaf sheet, a piece cut out to provide a great location for an extra pen and also allows the Malden to be close easier, especially when it is as full as mine.</p><p dir="ltr">I made the flyleaf from some old maps, laminated and punched them.</p><p dir="ltr">The Malden is one of the filofax models that you can really pack with papers etc, though not recommended by the maker, but the rings on some filofax models seem to be better quality than some others and on the Malden they are good and tight.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iJVJS3q4X2I/WWnZ4lCtKAI/AAAAAAAAAOo/NALphp8145MMVNfNzPiCWy1NJ5_NJL6LgCHMYCw/s1600/20170715_094202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iJVJS3q4X2I/WWnZ4lCtKAI/AAAAAAAAAOo/NALphp8145MMVNfNzPiCWy1NJ5_NJL6LgCHMYCw/s640/20170715_094202.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pCs8W6avekc/WWnZ6N3i4ZI/AAAAAAAAAOs/QngMJGbUUusG4wIqwFiX-TbaW4zeLetZwCHMYCw/s1600/20170715_094111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pCs8W6avekc/WWnZ6N3i4ZI/AAAAAAAAAOs/QngMJGbUUusG4wIqwFiX-TbaW4zeLetZwCHMYCw/s640/20170715_094111.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-x3Zzwg5vrH0/WWnZ7mNm2QI/AAAAAAAAAOw/kmZJvK0s-lsbXRxRbAXTdjl_0-izXG3RgCHMYCw/s1600/20170715_094241.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-x3Zzwg5vrH0/WWnZ7mNm2QI/AAAAAAAAAOw/kmZJvK0s-lsbXRxRbAXTdjl_0-izXG3RgCHMYCw/s640/20170715_094241.jpg"> </a> </div>DARREN ROUNCEhttps://plus.google.com/106904530011448893519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497291199562368994.post-8993525547063352752017-07-09T13:39:00.001-07:002017-07-09T13:39:17.130-07:00Lefax papers<p dir="ltr">The monthly view pages from a 1960 Lefax sales representatives kit. The month is upon the right hand page in landscape view, the left hand page being the rear of the previous month, is used for notes and comments.<br>I find these really great to use and have many examples of some interesting Lefax papers, of which are from a Lefax sales representatives kit for the years 1960 &amp;1961. This includes eight sections with samples of almost every sheet that they produced. It even contains bankers cheque examples and sheets that promise to pay the bearer of, from the bank named. Too many to list but I will post some more soon.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t5iQIF_2roU/WWKUc3GfkFI/AAAAAAAAAOI/hRRofc-sJjolH_J7seKG0pymojfRpbFyQCHMYCw/s1600/1499632040197.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t5iQIF_2roU/WWKUc3GfkFI/AAAAAAAAAOI/hRRofc-sJjolH_J7seKG0pymojfRpbFyQCHMYCw/s640/1499632040197.jpg"> </a> </div>DARREN ROUNCEhttps://plus.google.com/106904530011448893519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497291199562368994.post-72099586726865857602015-11-21T11:38:00.003-08:002015-11-21T11:38:31.342-08:00filofax Cross & filofax Classic personal organiser Pink, Blue, Chocolate, Natural, Black, Wine Red, Tomato<span style="background-color: #fff9ee; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;"><b><i>filofax&nbsp;</i>Classic or Cross&nbsp;+ ADDITIONAL PICTURES</b></span><br style="background-color: #fff9ee; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;" /><span style="background-color: #fff9ee; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="background-color: #fff9ee; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;"></span><span style="background-color: #fff9ee; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">The&nbsp;<b>Cross</b>&nbsp;model filofax was launched several years (circa 2004) and featured many derivatives, such as a purse, bag and and the usual sizes of organiser. After a few years the model name changed to the&nbsp;<b>Classic,&nbsp;</b>I say that it changed as I have not been able to see any much difference between the two.</span><br style="background-color: #fff9ee; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;" /><span style="background-color: #fff9ee; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">The Italian leather organiser has been available in many colours over the years and thus appeals to both men and women. With plenty of storage and the ability to lay flat after a little use( I am referring to the personal size here), the Cross or Classic organiser is a practical choice.&nbsp;</span><br style="background-color: #fff9ee; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;" /><span style="background-color: #fff9ee; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">There is one negative point and that is the fact that many examples I have seen and owned, appear to crack where folded, whether it is at the back or the front. The cracking is like a glazing and is due to a coating that is upon the leather, which I am guessing lifts from the surface of the leather. This produces the white-ish cracking appearance which is more evident upon the darker colours.</span><br style="background-color: #fff9ee; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;" /><span style="background-color: #fff9ee; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">I have a personal Classic in chocolate of which I have removed the coating using an aerosol shoe cleaner and much elbow grease, as well as a microfibre cloth. I believe that it is the solvents within the cleaner that has softened the coating and allowed me to remove the coating from the organiser. The result is a smooth non cracked leather Classic filofax that doesn't bug me now. I cannot recommend this as a form of treatment however, because some solvents or cleaners may differ and could cause permanent damage. The earlier Cross versions seem to suffer less, that could be just an observation of the few I have seen. Never the less this model does have great appeal and is good to hold and use, with some great colours.</span><br /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: #fff9ee; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">Different colours were launched at doifferent times, therefore vary in availability and even a special edition was launched, named "ROSE" and featured a printed red rose with green stems upon a natural background. The Rose is quite sought after and a good condition personal size can fetch over £100.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #fff9ee; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">Some pictures below from my collection.</span><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SUcSy4UtGKg/VlDE0bhzuhI/AAAAAAAAAMk/6TC3qkwl6Dc/s1600/CLASSIC%2BCROSS%2BCOLLECTION%2B1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SUcSy4UtGKg/VlDE0bhzuhI/AAAAAAAAAMk/6TC3qkwl6Dc/s200/CLASSIC%2BCROSS%2BCOLLECTION%2B1.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tan, Chocolate, Teal, Black, Natural, Pink in Personal size CROSS, plus Black and Wine Red in slimline CLASSIC &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hysUU8Jjc3A/VlDFUKUuZAI/AAAAAAAAAM0/hUsOeOuFhBQ/s1600/CLASSIC%2BCROSS%2BCOLLECTION%2B%25284%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hysUU8Jjc3A/VlDFUKUuZAI/AAAAAAAAAM0/hUsOeOuFhBQ/s200/CLASSIC%2BCROSS%2BCOLLECTION%2B%25284%2529.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Personal size CROSS in baby pink&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-atfVTSpn7TI/VlDFBtdInHI/AAAAAAAAAMs/cVQsHNdvZVA/s1600/CROSS%2BTOMATO%2BPERSONAL.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-atfVTSpn7TI/VlDFBtdInHI/AAAAAAAAAMs/cVQsHNdvZVA/s200/CROSS%2BTOMATO%2BPERSONAL.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tomato Personal Cross</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><span style="background-color: #fff9ee; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;"><br /></span>DARREN ROUNCEhttps://plus.google.com/106904530011448893519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497291199562368994.post-27717737900706454022015-11-15T02:22:00.001-08:002015-11-16T00:51:17.574-08:00filofax Lyndhurst deluxe leather review<span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">The Lyndhurst is only available in black leather and in zip form only. The soft deluxe leather is durable and elegant with leather inside and out. Available in most sizes (Mini, Pocket, Personal, A5 &amp; A4) using a zip fastener which has the benefit of keeping any contents secure and unlike some, this zipped filofax will lay flat after a little use (very practical).</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">The features for the Lyndhurst and are as you would expect, with card slots and a document sleeve internally, a single pen loop in most sizes (A5 &amp; A4 have two) plus a useful external sleeve upon the front of the binder. The rings are standard size as it is a slimmer style zip binder compared with other zipped filofax models, the Finsbury, Durham, Guildford, Cuban and Holborn in Personal size all use the larger 30mm rings, consequently making them larger overall.</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">Filofax has produced the Lyndhurst for a number of years now, so you would think that plenty would be available on auction sites, however this is not the case. They are not rare but availability suggests that they are used and kept hold of, therefore the Lyndhurst remains a desirable and practical choice.&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-irT7eGwwrqI/VkhTOb73mpI/AAAAAAAAALk/sblqijxHyuU/s1600/LYNDHURST%2BA5%2BZIP.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-irT7eGwwrqI/VkhTOb73mpI/AAAAAAAAALk/sblqijxHyuU/s320/LYNDHURST%2BA5%2BZIP.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FlmjId-yVE4/VkhXw-64DhI/AAAAAAAAALw/JBhTFw10zo0/s1600/IMGP2557.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FlmjId-yVE4/VkhXw-64DhI/AAAAAAAAALw/JBhTFw10zo0/s320/IMGP2557.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jaWi0L5-Uc8/VkhZDWFOILI/AAAAAAAAAL8/f4gKvE8hSRU/s1600/IMGP2762.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jaWi0L5-Uc8/VkhZDWFOILI/AAAAAAAAAL8/f4gKvE8hSRU/s320/IMGP2762.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8XG8qEvAXPw/VkhZO6Q03lI/AAAAAAAAAME/grrA6tlHZY8/s1600/IMGP2763.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8XG8qEvAXPw/VkhZO6Q03lI/AAAAAAAAAME/grrA6tlHZY8/s320/IMGP2763.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">Top to bottom - A5, A4 &amp; Personal x2</span>DARREN ROUNCEhttps://plus.google.com/106904530011448893519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497291199562368994.post-50400108025751611912014-12-06T08:56:00.001-08:002014-12-06T09:04:15.796-08:00filofax Bridle Italian leather personal organiser<strong><em>filofax </em>Bridle Italian leather organiser.</strong><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jLMOzqYuVsc/VIM0MMMVt9I/AAAAAAAAAKk/xESIzLZQTls/s1600/IMGP2493.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jLMOzqYuVsc/VIM0MMMVt9I/AAAAAAAAAKk/xESIzLZQTls/s1600/IMGP2493.JPG" height="180" width="320" /></a></div><br />The Bridle is a rare find, that said an as new&nbsp;A5 version was sold on an auction site, just last week. This leather binder is made with high quality hide, it&nbsp;exudes luxury and is sure to last for years. Available in Tan and Black, the leather does indeed feel and smell like&nbsp;a saddlery leather&nbsp;product. If you want an organiser binder to cope with a hard life, the Bridle should be on your list. No zips but plenty of storage sleeves. A strap and twin popper closure, to allow for extra filling. When closed it feels durable and of&nbsp;high quality, holding&nbsp;its contents securely. Will it lay flat? yes, well almost flat, as the thick leather doesn't want to loose its rigidity at first, but after some encouragement, use&nbsp;and some neatsfoot treatment, the leather softens enough to lay 99% flat with contents in.<br />Of course the only way to get your hands on one of these, is going to be from a previous owner and&nbsp;you&nbsp;may have to part with quite a few shiney pennies also. I have seen just two A5's (Tan) and a handful of Personal size, of which I own two (one of each colour). Is there a pocket version?<br />Now I have written that, there will be three on ebay next week, so keep&nbsp;a lookout.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X3KVRF4EotM/VIM0NJvHiiI/AAAAAAAAAKw/OVOWTkpj3HU/s1600/IMGP2496.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X3KVRF4EotM/VIM0NJvHiiI/AAAAAAAAAKw/OVOWTkpj3HU/s1600/IMGP2496.JPG" height="180" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rsVUEw9pfKc/VIMz-jc80vI/AAAAAAAAAKY/SMyEwpWXBGM/s1600/IMGP2494.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rsVUEw9pfKc/VIMz-jc80vI/AAAAAAAAAKY/SMyEwpWXBGM/s1600/IMGP2494.JPG" height="112" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7P88eqpm-tI/VIM0LHjIgnI/AAAAAAAAAKg/qfamxqQHlbM/s1600/IMGP2497.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7P88eqpm-tI/VIM0LHjIgnI/AAAAAAAAAKg/qfamxqQHlbM/s1600/IMGP2497.JPG" height="112" width="200" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br />DARREN ROUNCEhttps://plus.google.com/106904530011448893519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497291199562368994.post-14052564802246546562014-11-09T11:39:00.001-08:002014-12-06T07:38:49.882-08:00filofax Finsbury<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kkXrfZd7wkM/VF_CwdmfQHI/AAAAAAAAAJs/1p2zhhkln2w/s1600/IMGP2241.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kkXrfZd7wkM/VF_CwdmfQHI/AAAAAAAAAJs/1p2zhhkln2w/s1600/IMGP2241.JPG" height="180" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9_4qkLpvcSo/VF_C2UvjH7I/AAAAAAAAAJ0/HR_NnKZQNPM/s1600/IMGP2242.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9_4qkLpvcSo/VF_C2UvjH7I/AAAAAAAAAJ0/HR_NnKZQNPM/s1600/IMGP2242.JPG" height="180" width="320" /></a></div><br />The filofax Finsbury has been within the filofax range for many years&nbsp;As a mid range model the appeal of the rambling grain printed leather represents good value and practicality. <br />Available in Mini, Pocket, Compact, Personal, A5 &amp; A4, the Finsbury is sure to appeal to most organiser users.<br />Approximately eight years ago their was a small design change to the closure strap of this model. The popper button was changed to a fully leathered strap, enclosing the popper socket. A&nbsp;fairly insignificant change, though I prefer the original deisgn as it is more classic looking.<br /><br />The Pocket Finsbury is a particularly good model choice for those wanting this size of organiser. Its plus points being the larger rings &amp;&nbsp;the full width wallet document/note sleeve.<br />The Personal size Finsbury (as pictured) has the 23mm rings, 6 card sleeves, full pocket behind, plus the pen loop and zipped pocket at the rear. The single pen loop can be an inconvenience to some, but for most its perfect for everyday us. After some regular use the binder will lay flat, become more flexible&nbsp;and feel softer (its worth carefully&nbsp;rolling the binder after purchase, to rid some of the rigidness of the cardstock reiforcement).<br /><br />The A5 Finsbury benefits from an additional pen loop and pad holding facility, otherwise its features and benefits mirror that of the personal size.<br />This filofax has been available in numerous colours over the years, consequently the bright and no longer available colours are sought after. The New electric blue Finsbury (looks like purple to me) and the ipad holders within the range, seems to ensure that this model will be here for some time to come.<br />The Finsbury Zip&nbsp;in "personal" &amp; A5 were previously&nbsp;available and featured a useful external document sleeve.&nbsp;(on ebay occasionally if your quick).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-e6T2rgySiD8/VIMitv_1sfI/AAAAAAAAAKE/HIUgMUGPooU/s1600/IMGP1824.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-e6T2rgySiD8/VIMitv_1sfI/AAAAAAAAAKE/HIUgMUGPooU/s1600/IMGP1824.JPG" height="180" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />DARREN ROUNCEhttps://plus.google.com/106904530011448893519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497291199562368994.post-50518643828260340032014-06-07T01:29:00.000-07:002014-06-07T01:29:16.185-07:00filofax Personal size collectionIts time to thin my collection a little, or perhaps quite a bit more than a little. Over the next couple of weeks I shall be posting some pictures of the filofax organisers that I currently own. This photograph includes many of my favourites and I confess that there is the odd&nbsp;organiser that is not part of the filofax family. <br />Starting at the back from the left; Cavendish, Eton, Bridle, The Bridge, Richmond.<br />next tier includes, Holborn, Cross, Portland, Cross 1846 (behind), Calf blk, Bucklingham, Portland blk, Waverley &amp; Grande Calf.<br />next tier; Cuban chestnut, Cuban dk chilli, Malden, Finchley, Aston, Chameleon &amp; another&nbsp;Richmond.<br />At the front; Sandhurst, Belgravia, Durham, Cuban Zip &amp; an Original.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/editor/static_files/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZhzrIl6ovAE/U5LIiEr4GUI/AAAAAAAAAJI/xCjIof5s5oI/s1600/IMGP2033.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZhzrIl6ovAE/U5LIiEr4GUI/AAAAAAAAAJI/xCjIof5s5oI/s1600/IMGP2033.JPG" height="180" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div>DARREN ROUNCEhttps://plus.google.com/106904530011448893519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497291199562368994.post-7219625026062430432014-06-07T00:57:00.000-07:002015-11-15T02:55:38.225-08:00filofax Sandhurst<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-McAWCGLnLvg/U5LBLaJcLaI/AAAAAAAAAIs/4MPW7F90cUc/s1600/IMGP2046.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-McAWCGLnLvg/U5LBLaJcLaI/AAAAAAAAAIs/4MPW7F90cUc/s1600/IMGP2046.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h2z-jv9H7Fo/U5LBSu89c2I/AAAAAAAAAI0/1RYWqYDP1NU/s1600/IMGP2048.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h2z-jv9H7Fo/U5LBSu89c2I/AAAAAAAAAI0/1RYWqYDP1NU/s1600/IMGP2048.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Qd_P5DKZ078/VkhkWkR-FgI/AAAAAAAAAMU/8jm8w852TyM/s1600/SANDHURST%2BPERSONAL%2BBLK%2B3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Qd_P5DKZ078/VkhkWkR-FgI/AAAAAAAAAMU/8jm8w852TyM/s320/SANDHURST%2BPERSONAL%2BBLK%2B3.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">Lucky man I am, as I have just aquired a brand new filofax Sandhurst, from a lovely lady in Southampton (thank you Fiona). An orange tan is probably the best way to describe the colour of the wonderfully sumptuous Italian calf leather. </span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot;;">With six card sleeves, full length pocket &amp; a pen loop, the inside front cover is pretty standard filofax design. The rear cover hosts another leather pen loop plus two additional full length pockets, the first being shallower &amp; having an attractive and practical concave cut to the leather. </span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot;;">A good or new Sandhurst in a personal tan has eluded me for years, so as you can imagine I am very pleased to get my hands on this unused version. With an A5 Black&nbsp;and a&nbsp;tan deskfax Sandhurst in my collection, the quality of the leather was something I searched for in my preferred personal size filofax</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">Having just transfered the papers, it is now set for up for daily use and will travel with me.</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot;;">(size info: length 191mm x width 135mm x depth 40-50mm. 6 x 23mm rings)</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot;;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot;;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot;;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot;;"></span>DARREN ROUNCEhttps://plus.google.com/106904530011448893519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497291199562368994.post-31772506549667054472014-01-19T15:31:00.002-08:002014-12-06T07:30:59.934-08:00Filofax Malden<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>filofax </i>Malden antiqued leather personal organiser</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My grey personal Malden is one of my&nbsp;favorites as it is both practical &amp; tactile. The soft unstructured leather of the Malden is flexible in use and comfortable to hold. This filofax will lay flat out of the box, this makes it easy to use straight away. There are plenty of pockets for storage, but just the one pen loop, which can be overcome in different ways.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Malden is already a sought after model with its availability in certain colours seemingly to be limited.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Colours include; Black, Grey, Ochre (Tan), Blue, Rose Pink &amp; Purple. The Blue as far as I am aware was only available outside the UK.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The design is a little different from many previous filofax models, in that it features an antiqued leather finish, a small but useful zipped pouch inside the front of the binder (you can put another pen or two in here also) and a large leather closure strap (stud popper). </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So if your looking to replace or update your personal organiser binder, I would strongly recommend the Malden, in all sizes, especially if y0ur current model is stuffed full.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pX-haABSg_Y/Utxf4MvWTbI/AAAAAAAAAIA/vJo39AGEYzA/s1600/MALDEN+PERS.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pX-haABSg_Y/Utxf4MvWTbI/AAAAAAAAAIA/vJo39AGEYzA/s1600/MALDEN+PERS.JPG" height="180" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>DARREN ROUNCEhttps://plus.google.com/106904530011448893519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497291199562368994.post-58126440323868944102014-01-13T02:28:00.002-08:002014-01-13T14:26:45.541-08:00&nbsp;<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Calorie counter page for your filofax to download</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One of my freinds had asked me if I could produce for them, a calorie count chart for their filofax. This has evolved into several requests on a regular basis and the thanks in the form chocolate to tickets is most welcome.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">the link below should provide the page for you in Word format. This is printable on A4 paper that just needs to be reversed/put back into your printer for printing on the other side.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Of course this may alter if your printer settings are set up to a particular manor, but this should be easily adjustable. (personal size 171x95mm)</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m-yoAJIRUlU/UtO_dxlxU6I/AAAAAAAAAHw/xj1xBKRIIRQ/s1600/IMGP1939.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m-yoAJIRUlU/UtO_dxlxU6I/AAAAAAAAAHw/xj1xBKRIIRQ/s320/IMGP1939.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><a href="http://scribd.com/" target="_blank">scribd.com</a>DARREN ROUNCEhttps://plus.google.com/106904530011448893519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497291199562368994.post-53311340866788359032014-01-10T13:14:00.000-08:002014-01-10T13:17:42.052-08:00<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><i>filofax </i>Classic or Cross&nbsp;</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The <b>Cross</b> model filofax was launched several years ago and featured many derivatives, such as a purse, bag and and the usual sizes of organiser etc. After a couple of years the model name changed to the <b>Classic, </b>I say that it changed as I have not been able to see any difference between the two.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Italian leather organiser has been available in many colours over the years and thus appeals to both men and women. With plenty of storage and the ability to lay flat after a little use( I am referring to the personal size here), the Cross or Classic organiser is also a practical choice.&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There is one negative point and that is the fact that most examples I have seen and own, appear to crack at the fold, whether it is at the back or the front. The cracking is like a glazing and is due to a coating that is upon the leather, which I am guessing lifts from the surface of the leather. This produces the white-ish cracking appearance which is more evident upon the darker colours.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have a personal Classic in chocolate of which I have removed the coating using an aerosol shoe cleaner and much elbow grease, as well as a microfibre cloth. I believe that it is the solvents within the cleaner that has softened the coating and allowed me to remove the coating from the organiser. The result is a smooth non cracked leather Classic filofax that doesn't bug me now. I cannot recommend this as a form of treatment however, because some solvents or cleaners may differ and could cause permanent damage. Also some might say that an hour or so spent on the cover of a filofax is not an economical use of time.&nbsp;</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5kmpa6gBCcQ/UtBhwwKsliI/AAAAAAAAAHc/QKzIzHrHrC4/s1600/classic+pers+choco.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5kmpa6gBCcQ/UtBhwwKsliI/AAAAAAAAAHc/QKzIzHrHrC4/s1600/classic+pers+choco.JPG" height="180" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>DARREN ROUNCEhttps://plus.google.com/106904530011448893519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497291199562368994.post-16330695459805817222014-01-07T12:30:00.000-08:002014-01-07T12:30:05.366-08:00<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><i>filofax</i> Durham deluxe leather personal organiser</b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I believe that this organiser is perhaps one of the best that has ever been produced by filofax.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In both Personal &amp; A5 &nbsp;size the Durham offers all the storage one could need, combined with a zip closure to keep contents safe, an external popper secured sleeve/pocket for quick access of documents or smart phone. All packaged in a soft, durable deluxe leather that should last for many years.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Both sizes are equipped with 30mm rings, yes even on the personal size, so there is plenty of room for your papers etc.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Filofax&nbsp;obviously&nbsp;recognize&nbsp;that this design works well, due to the similarity of later personal size models like the Guildford zip, Cuban Zip and the Holborn zip, however arguably none of those feel quite so special as the Durham.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Although they are becoming quite sought after the Durham can still be found on ebay very occasionally and would suit anyone who requires great&nbsp;versatility&nbsp;from their personal organiser. I have&nbsp;seen the a personal Durham fetch over £50 upon ebay (well worth it), but an A5 version in very good condition could cost as much as £100 at auction.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QMe--w1PYsI/UsxbSdujMzI/AAAAAAAAAHE/SbIgGsfzmu4/s1600/dur.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QMe--w1PYsI/UsxbSdujMzI/AAAAAAAAAHE/SbIgGsfzmu4/s1600/dur.JPG" height="180" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C62_4-zGjBE/Usxbdb6I9SI/AAAAAAAAAHM/6p6Y6EWJlRE/s1600/dur2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C62_4-zGjBE/Usxbdb6I9SI/AAAAAAAAAHM/6p6Y6EWJlRE/s1600/dur2.JPG" height="180" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>DARREN ROUNCEhttps://plus.google.com/106904530011448893519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497291199562368994.post-26482508841715145002014-01-04T20:33:00.003-08:002014-01-10T03:39:36.949-08:00Monthly Notes & reminders for filofax, feedback.Good day. <br />Following a request and some interest in my earlier blog, regarding "Monthly Notes &amp; Reminder pages" a picture in "personal" size (171x95mm) is now below. <br />Should anyone have any suggestions or comments or even wish for a copy in word format, feel free to contact me.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_6T5jZLXY_w/UsjgWCvkEBI/AAAAAAAAAG0/rj-MJ4lvg2A/s1600/IMGP1891.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_6T5jZLXY_w/UsjgWCvkEBI/AAAAAAAAAG0/rj-MJ4lvg2A/s320/IMGP1891.JPG" height="180" width="320" /></a></div>DARREN ROUNCEhttps://plus.google.com/106904530011448893519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497291199562368994.post-36647052146006259542014-01-03T13:50:00.001-08:002014-01-03T13:50:32.413-08:00filofax Pocket Mayfair - soft fine lambskin leather<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JaGR2xRM7Qo/UscOZ-7A5zI/AAAAAAAAAF0/MX9YRfZHe0o/s1600/Pocket+Mayfair+open.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JaGR2xRM7Qo/UscOZ-7A5zI/AAAAAAAAAF0/MX9YRfZHe0o/s320/Pocket+Mayfair+open.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>&nbsp;The Mayfair filofax is so very soft and luxurious, packed in its box with a filofax dust cover and like the Eton or Waverley, it feels almost too nice to venture out with. As with those mentioned the Mayfair is also a very practical binder, featuring card sleeves and a gusset pocket in the front and a zipped and gusset pocket at the back, two pen loops and a strap/popper closure.<br />I have not come across another Mayfair previously and wondered if it was available as a personal size also?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3HLIsavTys4/UscOg5-B9xI/AAAAAAAAAF8/UX0nCToXdrc/s1600/Pocket+Mayfair.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3HLIsavTys4/UscOg5-B9xI/AAAAAAAAAF8/UX0nCToXdrc/s320/Pocket+Mayfair.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>&nbsp;For now I am hanging onto this pocket filofax, for no better reason than it may be a practical option in the future (any excuse as its gorgeous).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PzJsXdAmsnc/UscOnYWQVzI/AAAAAAAAAGE/QK-nq3TS-ps/s1600/Pocket+Mayfair+3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PzJsXdAmsnc/UscOnYWQVzI/AAAAAAAAAGE/QK-nq3TS-ps/s320/Pocket+Mayfair+3.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />DARREN ROUNCEhttps://plus.google.com/106904530011448893519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497291199562368994.post-53708990427530175782014-01-02T23:23:00.000-08:002014-01-02T23:33:27.736-08:00filofax Personal Cavendish and Personal Grande calf<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4xf9FKw6USk/UsZcoB_gQ1I/AAAAAAAAAEU/mUBOLxUbOLY/s1600/IMGP1872.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4xf9FKw6USk/UsZcoB_gQ1I/AAAAAAAAAEU/mUBOLxUbOLY/s320/IMGP1872.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CmF-i-y9oys/UsZcwV29g9I/AAAAAAAAAEc/y-fSyMmrQSw/s1600/IMGP1875.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CmF-i-y9oys/UsZcwV29g9I/AAAAAAAAAEc/y-fSyMmrQSw/s320/IMGP1875.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>The Cavendish personal filofax is different from the the majority of open or non zip filofax models, because the larger 30mm ring size allows for greater paper capacity, compared with the usual 23mm seen on most personal size filofax binders.<br />Inside the front cover are eight card sleeves, a full length pocket behind and one of two pen loops. The inside &nbsp;rear cover features an open sleeve and another full length pocket, the second pen loop and upon the outside of the cover a zipped pocket.<br />My brown Cavendish pictured here contains a full years day to a page diary etc, and yet there is still room for more.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TFdntXXi418/UsZhoLCGbII/AAAAAAAAAEs/yhGoCiAKG_g/s1600/IMGP1869.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TFdntXXi418/UsZhoLCGbII/AAAAAAAAAEs/yhGoCiAKG_g/s320/IMGP1869.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>The filofax above is a rare Grande calf, personal organiser that also features the larger 30mm rings to an open binder, however this version differs from the Cavendish due to having a wider, squared off spine. This design seems to increase capacity further. Internally it is similar to the Cavendish with the two pen loops and card sleeves, however the rear of the binder features a full length sleeve, pen loop and a zipper pocket internally. As you can see above, my black version contains many papers and yet retains its shape.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9LSunwit0Gk/UsZnRukQSAI/AAAAAAAAAFM/1OXqjhcoLLY/s1600/Cavendish+Rounce+(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9LSunwit0Gk/UsZnRukQSAI/AAAAAAAAAFM/1OXqjhcoLLY/s320/Cavendish+Rounce+(2).JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yES-k1fOg5U/UsZnX_-cqII/AAAAAAAAAFU/E8SzqtEVj3I/s1600/Cavendish+Rounce+(3).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yES-k1fOg5U/UsZnX_-cqII/AAAAAAAAAFU/E8SzqtEVj3I/s320/Cavendish+Rounce+(3).JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lKFE34Yhmcg/UsZneNLmQmI/AAAAAAAAAFc/oELv_b-o9wk/s1600/Grande+Rounce+4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lKFE34Yhmcg/UsZneNLmQmI/AAAAAAAAAFc/oELv_b-o9wk/s320/Grande+Rounce+4.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6bGU2ZkgStA/UsZnjM8XzII/AAAAAAAAAFk/HOHXBCMH3_I/s1600/Grande+Rounce.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6bGU2ZkgStA/UsZnjM8XzII/AAAAAAAAAFk/HOHXBCMH3_I/s320/Grande+Rounce.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />DARREN ROUNCEhttps://plus.google.com/106904530011448893519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497291199562368994.post-23928269695094485852013-12-30T11:36:00.000-08:002013-12-31T02:22:03.987-08:00<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">&nbsp;filofax</span>&nbsp; </em><span style="font-size: large;">4HLF</span> &nbsp;7/8 Real Hide (Tan) organiser binder</strong><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GgpJK1PbgD8/UsHH2X6RrDI/AAAAAAAAAD0/kbH7Co3aNqw/s1600/IMGP1876.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GgpJK1PbgD8/UsHH2X6RrDI/AAAAAAAAAD0/kbH7Co3aNqw/s320/IMGP1876.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0DCMB_y0Ocw/UsHICw0YCnI/AAAAAAAAAD8/NQv71_rR5FU/s1600/IMGP1878.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0DCMB_y0Ocw/UsHICw0YCnI/AAAAAAAAAD8/NQv71_rR5FU/s320/IMGP1878.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QCMLSnsB7L8/UsHILryQzRI/AAAAAAAAAEE/_H4GnAbSs1k/s1600/IMGP1882.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>&nbsp;</div><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>A rare version of a filofax in from the 1980's in a lovely tan coloured hide leather.</strong><br /><strong>The number 4 denotes the amount of pockets or sleeves the organiser has and the C or H relates to the type of leather, ie: 0CLF, 2CLF, 4CLF &amp; 4HLF, etc.</strong><br /><strong>The 7/8 refers to the ring size as being quite simply 7/8" of an inch (23mm*).</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>I shall be listing this item upon ebay towards the end of this week and am confident that this genuinely rare version will generate some interest.</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>This filofax 4HLF 7/8 is a personal size and uses 171 x 95mm papers (known as standard to many). With a strap &amp; stud popper closure, a single hide pen loop to the right hand side and the 4 pockets, not to mention the leather ring wings or slips, this filofax is both elegant and very practical.</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>New blogs will include overviews for filofax Cavendish, City &amp; Waverley etc.</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />DARREN ROUNCEhttps://plus.google.com/106904530011448893519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497291199562368994.post-9987811926150909572013-12-29T17:47:00.000-08:002013-12-29T17:47:05.005-08:00History of filofax & Rounce<h2>The name 'Filofax' is born (1921)</h2>Norman &amp; Hill Ltd is set up by <strong>William Rounce</strong> and partner <strong>Posseen Hill</strong> to export Lefax organisers to England. Temporary typist <strong>Grace Scurr</strong> suggests the organisers should be called 'Filofax' - derived from the term 'file-of-facts'.DARREN ROUNCEhttps://plus.google.com/106904530011448893519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497291199562368994.post-9805060292174711912013-12-29T09:06:00.000-08:002013-12-29T09:42:05.022-08:00Monthly Notes & Reminder pages for filofaxThere are many superb paper systems for your organiser, from <em>f</em>ilo<em>f</em>ax, Franklin Covey, Time manager, IPPS and DayRunner etc. Having used them all I have learnt that no single version is the best, because the best system is the one that suits your needs personally&nbsp;or for your&nbsp;business, this&nbsp;may be an adaption of one or more systems.<br />I would like to tell you what part of my system is&nbsp;probably the&nbsp;most useful to me,<br />the&nbsp;<strong>Monthly Notes &amp; Reminders</strong> section. I have this in <em>personal size</em> (filofax 171x95mm) also in <em>A5 size</em>, spread accross two pages with eight to ten equal boxes on one side and a lined page on the other. Key appointments, goals, reminders and achievements&nbsp;are placed in the boxes, notes and small but important reminders are placed upon the lined page. Having printed enough of these for the year, this section provides a great overview and also a record.<br />Its a simple format that works for me alongside my week to view diary and yearly calendar, it may be useful to you also.DARREN ROUNCEhttps://plus.google.com/106904530011448893519noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497291199562368994.post-74355062192143107412013-12-28T08:28:00.002-08:002013-12-28T08:28:29.276-08:00<span style="font-family: Georgia, &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;"><em><strong>filofax</strong></em> Personal <strong>Richmond</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="font-family: Georgia;"></span></strong><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Real leather - grained finish (black &amp; brown etc) </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sqHgsFvzpQQ/Ur7jkIcFBXI/AAAAAAAAADM/9PK8eXm_PzA/s1600/Richmond+pers.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="112" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sqHgsFvzpQQ/Ur7jkIcFBXI/AAAAAAAAADM/9PK8eXm_PzA/s200/Richmond+pers.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NBkUGYffrgE/Ur7jpNF19II/AAAAAAAAADU/J-tVwKuYdyQ/s1600/Richmond+pers+int.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="112" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NBkUGYffrgE/Ur7jpNF19II/AAAAAAAAADU/J-tVwKuYdyQ/s200/Richmond+pers+int.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><br /><u>Interior - front / rear cover</u><br /><ul><li>ID / business card viewing pocket</li><li>Full length sleeve / open top</li><li>Full length pocket behind</li><li>Eight card sleeves and full length pocket inside rear cover</li><li>pen loop on the right hand side</li><li>popper closure</li><li>23mm rings</li></ul>(+) This is a very practicle filofax with lots of storage and good capacity as non padded.<br />With use this will quickly lay flat and the leather softens nicely, yet keeps its shape well.<br />Phisically smaller than most personal sized filofax models, it is easy to carry around and feels more like a notebook.<br />(-) single pen loop &amp; no zip pocket.DARREN ROUNCEhttps://plus.google.com/106904530011448893519noreply@blogger.com0